Research Assistant I (TEMP)

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary A Research assistant position is open in the Michigan Institute for Imaging Technology and Translation (MIITT) in the Department of Radiology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Applicants will work with MIITT faculty to complete translational MRI research studies

The primary focus of this research will be in MRI technology development and its clinical translation. This Project will focus on developing segmentation algorithms for cardiac, lung and renal images, and then performing the image segmentations. The candidate will be expected to participate in data acquisition and analysis, image evaluation, and statistical analysis. Some study participant screening and recruitment may be required.

Responsibilities*

• 75%-Multi-Disciplinary or Translational Research laboratory tasks including Data Collection, MR Image Evaluation and Annotation, Tabulation, and Data Analysis.
• 10% - Participant recruitment, screening, consent.
• 15%-Abstract, Manuscript, and Grant data Preparation

Required Qualifications*

Applicants should have a B.Sc. in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related field.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience in MRI or related medical imaging
• Programming Experience
• Experience in human subjects research

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Flexible daytime hours between 8am-5pm, approximately 10 hrs/week

Work Locations

Med Sci I

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.